LOUIS LAMIRANDE

Feeling it was his duty to serve his country during the Second World War, Louis Lamirande joined the Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders on July 14th, 1941.  Mr. Lamirande participated in his basic training in Portage La Prairie Manitoba and by late November Louis was sent overseas to England.  A considerable portion of Louis service during the Second World War was in England, until he along with the 30 men in his platoon were selected to land on the beaches of Dieppe on August 19th, 1942.  Of those 30 men Mr. Lamirande was one of the seven who survived the beach landing.  Following the attack at Dieppe, Mr. Lamirande was taken as a Prisoner of War and sent to Stalag 18 where he spent the next two years and nine months of his life.  During that time Mr. Lamirande along with other prisoners made two attempts to escape the camp, being caught the first time.  Mr. Lamirande along with other prisoners at the camp worked with the German led resistance in planning their second, and successful escape. 

For his service and bravery Mr. Lamirande was awarded a silver medal signifying his role in Dieppe and he wore it proudly during special events for his community and events with the Royal Canadian Legion.  After the war Mr. Lamirande returned to St. Ambroise Manitoba where he resumed cattle ranching, farming, commercial fishing and trapping.  Two years ago Louis passed away he is survived by his wife Agnes, his son Raymond, his daughter Ginette and his six grandchildren Glenda, Karen, Vincent, Louella, Lloyd and Andrea.

Mr. Lamirande’s Son Raymond accepted this award on his fathers behalf.